Left, Lily Scoggins holds her ribbon and first place trophy after winning the one year old division of the Baby Contest at the Kingdom of Callaway County Fair, Thursday, while (right) Mckenzie Durham cries while receiving first place in the 0–6 month division. Durham’s grandmother shouted in excitement when she was called for first place which scared Durham to tears.

One of the Tuesday highlights at the Kingdom of Callaway County Fair was the kids tractor pull, which drew dozens of excited participants. Hundreds braved the scorching temperatures as the fair and carnival rides were up and running. The fair continues for the rest of the week. See daily schedule on page 2 in today’s edition.

As the 39th Kingdom of Callaway County Fair kicked off Monday for a week long run at the Callaway Fair Grounds in Fulton, an attraction returning for the first time in 20 years is the hot air balloon rides offered by Balloon Stormers.

The Callaway Christian Church hosted a Back to School event Saturday to prepare Callaway County students for the upcoming school year. Donations made to SERVE were used to purchase the school supplies that were handed out during the event. It was also the Shoe Pantry's first year to be involved with the event and provide new or gently used shoes to families who may not have been able to afford them otherwise.

Central Christian Church hosted a Vacation Bible School for children of different age groups. Children were able to get outside and play sand volleyball, race each other in an inflatable obstacle course or fly down an inflatable water slide.